Offensive tackle Sam Awolope, left, and other TCU linemen work out in spring practice in March. The Horned Frogs added their first true offensive tackle recruit late Saturday with a recruiting commitment from 6-foot-5 Kris Dike of Van in East Texas. Paul Moseleypmoseley@star-telegram.com

Offensive tackle Sam Awolope, left, and other TCU linemen work out in spring practice in March. The Horned Frogs added their first true offensive tackle recruit late Saturday with a recruiting commitment from 6-foot-5 Kris Dike of Van in East Texas. Paul Moseleypmoseley@star-telegram.com

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At 6-foot-5 and 285 pounds, Dike can pack some more pounds on his frame. He is ranked 84th best at offensive tackle nationally and 128th overall in Texas by 247Sports Composite.

“Dike consistently finishes blocks in the running game and moves well in open space when asked to pull,” Scout.com recruiting analyst Gabe Brooks. “Dike owns an above average frame and will get bigger in college. When engaged, he can sometimes get loose in his body control, but his strength is evident in his ability to overwhelm most matchups.”

Last season, Van, about 75 miles east of Dallas, lost to Kennedale 34-28 in the UIL Class 4A Division I quarterfinals.

Of the flurry of four verbal (nonbinding) commitments, two are from Texas, northeast or east, and two from Louisiana. The four are receiver John Stephens Jr. from Logansport, La.; cornerback Eddie Smith from Slidell, La.; receiver Chase Van Wagoner from Lucas Lovejoy; and Dike.